| External Resources

Resources outside the scope of Cornell University vital to our military students’ success.

US Department of Veterans Affairs

It is the mission of the VA to “to care for those who shall have borne the battle” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans, and for their families and survivors.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255, Press 1

https://www.va.gov/

Tompkins County Director of Veterans Services:  J.R. Clairborne

J.R. leads Tompkins County’s Office of Veterans Services, which serves to connect local military veterans to Federal and State services. His office is located off campus in downtown Ithaca at 214 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Please call 607-274-5920 for an appointment or any inquiries or email J.R. at JClairborne@tompkins-co.org.  Fax: 607-274-5495.

https://tompkinscountyny.gov/veteransservices

VA Medical Center

Administrative Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm

Address: 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210

Phone: (315) 425-4400 – (800) 792-4334

VA Nurses Helpline 24 hour: (800) 877-6976

https://www.syracuse.va.gov/

Tompkins County Community Based Outpatient (VA) Clinic, Freeville, NY

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm

Address: 2309 North Tripphammer Road, Cayuga Shopping Center, Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 257-2045

https://www.va.gov/syracuse-health-care/locations/tompkins-county-va-clinic/

| Internal Resources

Resources internal to Cornell University available to military-connected students.

Cornell University Undergraduate Student Veteran Program Director

The Undergraduate Student Veteran Program Director (USVPD), Mary Fisk, serves a population of nearly 440 student Veterans, Reservists, active duty personnel and military dependents at all levels of study; undergraduate, graduate, and professional. She works with colleagues across Cornell’s campus to ensure military students experience a smooth transition from military to university life. The USVPD is responsible for initiating, developing, coordinating and engaging programs, initiatives and support in conjunction with university departments, colleges, veteran faculty/staff, and the veterans’ community.  Mary supports the student veteran population by acting as a resource for inquiries, issues and concerns. Have a question?  Email Mary at sva@cornell.edu, or call 607-255-0308.

Student Organizations

Cornell boasts five active student veteran organizations serving undergraduate students and graduate students. These student-run organizations provide veterans, reservists, active duty personnel and military-connected students with resources, support and advocacy as they seek to succeed in Ivy League higher education and post-graduation.

SC Johnson Association of Veterans:

The Association of Veterans at Johnson is a dynamic and supportive organization that actively reaches out to prospective military veteran students and creates a community of graduate veterans throughout Johnson and Cornell University. https://johnson.campusgroups.com/vets/about/

Graduate Student Veterans Association:

Visit them on the web: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/student-experience/student-communities/student-veterans/

Cornell Law School Veterans Society:

The Cornell Law Veterans Association provides networking opportunities for its members, raises awareness of veteran-related legal issues, increases interest in Cornell Law School from potential veteran applicants, and provides opportunities for members to contribute to Cornell Law School, Cornell University, and the local community. Contacts:  Logan Kenney at lrk74@cornell.edu or Dennis Morrisroe at dpm264@cornell.edu.

Cornell Veterans Social Club

The purpose of the Veterans Social Club is to offer a stress-free environment for veterans and their supporters; to congregate and socialize without politics, religion, or other issues that cause emotional stress.  Connect via their page on Cornell Groups, https://cornell.campusgroups.com/vsc1/home/.

Cornell Undergraduate Veterans Association/Student Veterans Of America Cornell Chapter (CUVA/SVA)

The Cornell Undergraduate Veteran Association (CUVA) is a student-veteran organization at Cornell University dedicated to improving the representation and experiences of student-veterans on and off campus. They are committed to providing Cornell veterans with an impactful network of people and resources that increase veteran opportunities for personal, academic, and career success. They can be reached by phone at 607-255-4000 or email at cornellveterans@gmail.com. To learn more about CUVA, visit their Facebook page.

| Community Resources

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)

Team RWB serves to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.  Find the local Ithaca chapter here. Visit them on their Team RWB Website or on Facebook.

| Non-Student run Cornell Groups

Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG)

The VCNG raises awareness of veteran and military personnel issues at Cornell University and provides a forum for veterans and their supporters to meet to discuss topics of mutual interest and concern. Learn more about VCNG here.

Cornell Cooperative Extension

These programs target nearly 40,000 service members and military families in New York State.  http://vetmilfam.cce.cornell.edu/

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Cornell has a long and prestigious military history which started with the Morrill Act of 1862. Cornell’s founding and designation as New York State’s Land Grant University imparted to it the responsibility to provide military training and education programs. Cornell formally established a ROTC unit in 1917. Cornell graduates have served with distinction in every major conflict since the Spanish-American War. Cornell commissioned more officers in World War I than any other institution in the United States including the military academies. During World War II, Cornellians again responded with more than 20,000 serving in the armed forces in every theatre of war.